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#03-2889 <br />May 16.2003 <br />Page# <br />10. Plans should be revised to provide for pedestrian access connecting Orono Woods and the <br />ofTice complex sidewalks, as well as a connection to the existing sidewalks abutting Hwy 12. <br />11 . Plans should depict existing vegetation that will remain as screening to the north; it is critical <br />to All in any gaps in existing vegetative screening between the north parking lot and the <br />Sugarw'oods neighborhood. What is the potential for relocating existing trees on the site? <br />12. Is there a need for screening and buffering between the office complex and the commercial <br />properties to the immediate west? What landscaping methods are proposed to reduce the <br />visual impact of the building as viewed from offsite, especially the view of retaining walls? <br />13. The i^rplicants should address how or whether the individual buildings, entryways or <br />walkways will be illuminated <br />14. Trash enclosure should be finished in materials/colors matching the facade of the buildings. <br />IS. Applicant should indicate the proposed sign location, and indicate the nature of proposed <br />individual unit signage. <br />16. Any other issues Planning Commission wishes to discuss. <br />Staff Recommendation: <br />The plan revisions would appear to be addressing some of the major concerns brought up by the <br />public and the Planning Commission at the April meeting. <br />Staff believes the mix of owned/leased office spaces proposed is an appropriate and relatively low- <br />intensity use of this site as compared to other possible B-6 uses. The design of the buildings is <br />attractive and of a residential character Staff is less concerned about the parking needs given the <br />reduction in units and the data supplied. We still need to consider potential traffic flow impacts to <br />the adjacent commercial use. Despite applicant’s hope that the road grades can be worked out to <br />allow the walkout use intended, the proposed road and parking lot grades are still an issue, and <br />applicant should be advised to submit a revised grading plan addressing the City Engineer’s <br />recommendations. <br />j